Cairngorm mountain rescue call out an ‘abuse of our resources’
Mountain rescuers have blasted a hillwalker who sparked a major drama on the hills – but was later found sleeping in a bothy after a gruelling search in atrocious storm force conditions.
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
Mountain rescue teams battle blizzard conditions during effort to trace injured walker in the Highlands
Two mountain rescue teams were scrambled to reports of an injured walker stranded in the south Highlands last night.
Veteran mountain rescue leader issues stern warning over adventurers’ reliance on technology
A veteran mountain rescue leader has warned of the dangers of relying on satellite technology as more thrill-seekers take to the mountains in search of stunning views using smartphones.
Missing walkers ‘caught out by the conditions’ found in the Cairngorms
Two walkers sparked a rescue after being "hammered" by harsh weather in the Cairngorms.
Dog dies after three men rescued on Ben Macdui
Three walkers were rescued after getting lost in poor weather in the Cairngorms.
Search launched for lost walkers on Cairngorms’ tallest mountain
Search efforts are underway to find three people missing on the Cairngorms' highest peak.
Concern for missing Highland woman as searches continue in poor conditions
A police search and rescue helicopter, Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and fire crews are aiding the search in poor weather conditions for a missing Highland woman.
‘Cairngorm John’ highlights problems of single police force and privatised search and rescue
One of the world’s most acclaimed mountain rescue leaders has attacked the impact of the creation of a single police force in Scotland and the privatisation of helicopters on crucial search and rescue operations.
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team fight atrocious weather to save mountain biker — and then go back for his bike
Rescuers battled torrential rain and poor visibility to find a lost mountain biker in the Cairngorms — but didn't stop there.
Search launched for mountain biker missing on Cairngorms
Mountain rescue staff have been called to search for a mountain biker missing in the Cairngorms.
Cairngorm MRT to host first art exhibition
Lifesaving volunteers in the Cairngorms are to host their first art exhibition, showcasing impressive works by the offspring of two mountaineers.
Snowboarder cuddles dog to survive freezing ordeal after getting stranded in the Cairngorms
A disorientated and exhausted snowboarder survived sub-zero temperatures, snow storms and 40mph winds on top of a Scottish mountain by huddling together with his dog.
Daring rescue in Cairngorms sees winchman lowered nearly 300ft to aid stricken casualty
A climber with a suspected broken ankle was plucked to safety in the Cairngorms after rescuers used a 296ft winch line to reach him.
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue dispatched after reports of fallen climber
Rescuers have been dispatched to the Cairngorms this afternoon following reports of a climber in trouble.
Rescuers battle eight hour snow blizzard to save fallen climber who ‘would not have survived the night’ on mountain
Rescuers who battled eight hours in highs winds and heavy snow to carry an injured climber off a peak in the Cairngorms say he would not have survived the night as temperatures plunged to -25C.
Mountain rescue team battle through tough conditions to find injured climber
Mountain rescue teams battled “appalling” conditions to find an injured climber in the Cairngoirms yesterday.
Mountain rescue teams called after climber’s fall in Cairngorms
A helicopter has airlifted an injured climber who fell in the Cairngorms.
Mountain rescue team endure six-hour search for climbing party lost in the dark
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saved the day as two climbers lost their way in the snow last night.
Climber survives 60 foot fall in Cairngorms as Storm Deirdre engulfed party
A climber has spoken of his relief after surviving a terrifying plunge down a perilous mountain face in the Cairngorms.
Scotland’s busiest rescuers launch savage attack amid fears that volunteers are being put at a serious risk
Scotland’s busiest mountain rescue teams have hit out at a “casual disregard” for their safety over the use of helicopters in search operations.
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team battle the elements to rescue stranded pair
Two former university friends were rescued from the Cairngorms in sub zero temperatures at the weekend.
Ill-equipped climbers rescued from Cairngorm mountain range
Scotland’s mountain rescue teams are being plagued by ill-equipped climbers and walkers risking their lives and those of their rescuers on some of the nation’s most dangerous peaks.
VIDEO: Mountain rescue team save stranded walkers without a map or jackets in snowy conditions
Mountain rescue teams are now warning to the dangers of adverse weather conditions and being ill prepared when hill walking.
Lost couple ‘ill-prepared’ on Cairngorm hike
Two lost walkers, navigating by a dying mobile phone and without a torch, were found by rescuers after a night time operation in poor weather on the Cairngorm Plateau.
Cairngorm MRT rescues four climbers in overnight operation on UK’s third highest peak
A climber has told how he thought he was going to die after spending the night in the Cairngorms.
Two walkers found by Cairngorm MRT after overnight search that rescued two additional climbers in distress
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) has successfully traced two climbers who were missing overnight in bad weather.
Nine-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after falling in cave in Inverness-shire
A nine-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital today after falling in a cave in Inverness-shire.
Inverness Coastguard base the UK’s busiest in 2018 so far
The Inverness Coastguard base was the busiest in the UK in the first three months of 2018.
Cairngorm rescuers donated snowmobiles after oil firm mistake purchase
Two new snowmobiles have been donated to the busiest mountain rescue team in the country - after they were bought in error by an Aberdeen oil firm.
Walker airlifted off Ben Nevis after injuring leg
A 30 year-old hill walker has been airlifted off Ben Nevis after injuring his leg.
Mountain Rescue Teams summoned 14 times in one week
Two men were still missing last night as mountain incidents in the north reached 14 - prompting police to issue a warning to walkers and climbers.
Nine-hour rescue to save walker stranded in blizzard in the Highlands
Mountain rescue teams battled blizzard conditions to rescue a walker stranded on a Highland mountain.